Pause to Pray with Others

On this particular Monday..as the nation journeys through this further stage of Lockdown.. you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.

You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus

For family and friends

For all who live in your street at this time

For NHS and Care Home staff in our city

For our country and our national leaders at this time of decision making

Daily Devotions for Monday 18th January, 2021

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord

Reading : MATTHEW 1 verses 18-25

Meditation : take time to consider this part of the Jesus-story and all that happens!
Immanuel.
What does this mean for you in your life?

Pray in response to what you have read

Thank you Father God for sending Jesus
Thank you Jesus Immanuel for coming
Holy Spirit ever teach us more about this wonderful name.
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the materials in the Perspex boxes at our gates
O LORD, hear our prayers and use them real good we ask – even today.

Evening

Reading : read these words again about Jesus – Immanuel.
Reflect on the words here and then Pray in response

Thank you God for sending Jesus
From heaven to earth
Thank you God for being with me
Today
Thank you God
For being with me tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Pause to Pray with Others

On this particular Sunday..as the nation journeys through this further stage of Lockdown.. you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.

You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus

For family and friends and neighbours

For all the Churches in our city at this time

For NHS and Care Home staff in our city

For our country and our national leaders at this time of decision making

Daily Devotions for Sunday 17th January, 2021

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the Living God

Reading : ISAIAH 40 verses 25-31

Meditation : take time to consider these words about our God on this Sunday.
What words or images stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you this morning?

And then pray in response,
Using verses 29-31 as part of your own prayer this morning

In Jesus’ Name, Amen!

Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own midday prayer

Thank you, our Lord and God most high,
for your constant love every morning and your faithfulness each night,
for all you have done that rejoices our hearts:
you have taught us your wisdom, you have blessed us in our worship,
you have given us happiness, you have kept us safe,
you have strengthened us through the passing years.
Lord, we trust in your mercy and protection:
thank you, Lord. Amen

(based on the words of Psalm 92)

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from ISAIAH 40
Reflect on the words and images and then Pray in response at the end of your day

O LORD, our Maker, our Strength,
We bring our evening sacrifice of praise to you
For who you are
As we acknowledge You our Help even this day.
As we name others in need
As we pray for all corners of our world
To know of Jesus.
In His saving name, Amen.